Apprenticeships
Our apprenticeships
An apprenticeship at the SNB is more than just a training option; it is a solid launch pad into your professional life. Our apprentices assume responsibility at an early stage, receive individual support and work in an environment that combines collegiality, openness and professionalism.
Parallel to your in-house training, you will attend vocational school one or two days a week. You can complete your apprenticeship with or without a vocational baccalaureate.
In addition, in branch courses you will learn theory that you can then apply in practice.
Our apprenticeships
During your three years in Berne, you will gain insight into various departments (Cash, Secretariat General, Human Resources, IT, Accounting, Controlling), work on issues relating to both internal and external clients, support projects and get to know the processes of a national institution.
You will also complete a placement at Berner Kantonalbank (BEKB).
Would you like to gain some early hands-on experience after graduating from commercial school? In a one-year HMS internship, we offer you an opportunity to gain insight into two or three different areas (e.g. HR, Payments, Secretariat General). During your internship, you will work in a prime location in the heart of Zurich. You will soon start taking on administrative duties and getting involved in your first exciting projects.
At the same time, you will attend obligatory branch courses and, if you are interested, you can also attend a course on banking-related topics at the CYP, a centre of excellence for contemporary banking expertise.
During your four-year apprenticeship, you will learn how to keep our employees' IT systems running smoothly. You will work in various teams charged with planning, installing and operating hardware and software. You will take over the configuration and installation of systems and program monitoring and automation tools.
To help you get started in the world of work, you will be supported by an external training partner for the first six months or first year. During this time, you will be taught the basics of IT.
In this three-year apprenticeship, you will become familiar with the complexities of managing an 'electronic workplace'. This includes gaining in-depth knowledge of hardware and software and understanding how these are managed and deployed.
As part of the Customer und IT Services team, you will support internal customers with IT problems and advise them on questions and concerns. Handling modern tools and working directly with users will teach you how to solve technical problems quickly and reliably.
During your practical year in our versatile IT department, you will have a unique opportunity to connect with everyday business operations and apply your theoretical knowledge.
We offer a practical year in various units within our IT division.
What awaits you
We offer a personal training programme that is tailored to the needs of the various apprenticeship professions. Experienced instructors will accompany you throughout your apprenticeship and support you in your development. In addition to in-depth specialist training, you will benefit from six weeks of holidays, modern workstations in a central location, the 'Culinarium' (our staff restaurant in Berne and Zurich), the SNB sports club, discounts via Reka, and an SBB GA Travelcard for Youth.
What we expect from you
We are looking for motivated, open-minded young people with strong interpersonal skills, team spirit and an interest in economic affairs. Applicants must have completed obligatory public schooling (Sekundarstufe A). Applicants who have completed the 10th school year or a language immersion year are also welcome.
Reliability and eagerness to learn are just as important to us as the willingness to work independently and to take responsibility.
We are happy to answer any questions you may have about vocational education and training personally.
Swiss National Bank
Sonia Preciados
P.O. Box
CH-8022 Zurich
Telephone: +41 58 631 32 86
Email: sonia.preciados@snb.ch